Oregon Art Beat — Margot Voorhies Thompson, Roger Thomas, Bill Martin Square Dancing aired May 1, 2003

Episode 427

Mixed Media Artist Margot Voorhies Thompson: Portland artist Margot Voorhies Thompson uses calligraphy, painting, collage and printmaking in her work. She's intrigued by lettering and writes messages into her work in an alphabet that only she understands.; Read More and Watch this story

Roger Thomas: This unique artist paints with glass. By layering and fusing levels of colored glass, Roger Thomas creates mosaics that look like paintings.; Read More

Bill Martin Square Dancing: Portland's vibrant music and dance scene is taking a big step back in time. Old time fiddle music and square dancing are surging in popularity with young people throughout the Northwest. Do-Si-Do with Bill Martin, veteran caller and mentor to a new generation of square dancers. Follow Bill as he leads Caroline Oakley through the beginning moves of becoming a caller.; Read More and Watch this story

The Artful Blogger: The Woman with the Veil; by KC Cowan | 11/17/2009; It isn’t often that the Portland Art Museum brings in an exhibit that consists entirely of one painting, but a masterpiece by Raphael is now on display and worth the trip to see. I finally got there last week and am so glad I did. “The Woman with the Veil” is so stunning, so richly painted [...]; More Blog Posts »
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